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2013 Map of Shannon Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Shannon Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Jornada del Muerto defines the western half of this Sierra County landscape, transitioning into the steep rises of the San Andres Mountains to the east. This 2013 survey illustrates a classic high-desert water management system, where numerous cattle tanks and catchments like Baldin Tank, Hardin Tank, and the Adobe House Tank are vital for ranching and wildlife in an arid environment. The presence of Shannon Well and the S Tanks indicates the ongoing reliance on groundwater resources where natural drainage is ephemeral.

Topographic detail reveals complex drainages carved into the mountainsides, including Shannon Canyon, South Canyon, and Well Canyon. These seasonal watercourses, such as Big Ditch Draw and Brushy Draw, channel runoff toward the basin floor. A network of county roads, including Co Road A-26 and Co Road A-037, provides the primary access across these townships, following the natural contours of the desert flats and mountain foothills.